Kenneth Noland

Stipes

1983

Kenneth Noland (1924 – 2010) is one of the most important artists and contributors to the evolution of American abstraction. He is one of the most beloved and enduring figures in the Color-Field movement. Unlike many of his contemporaries, such as Helen Frankenthaler and Sam Gilliam, Noland nearly rejected printmaking until later in his career. And once Noland began collaborating with the printmakers at Tyler Graphics (and other studios) he was more interested in using their applications to make unique one-of-a-kind artworks. This unique and intimately-scaled monotype is an excellent example of Noland's signature forms and aesthetic from the late 1970s/early 1980s. The chevron was a frequently employed motif of his, first debuting around 1963 and realized repeatedly through the years in different styles and medium. Here, Noland dissolves the strict geometric lines of his signature chevron or pointed "V", overwhelming the structure with color that appears to be either smeared, splattered or scraped. Lavender, pale rose, mauve, cornflower, chartreuse, ocean blue, ivory and pearl shift into and out of each other, yet avoiding the clear-cut stacked triangular outline of his signature chevron arrangement. Noland's chevrons are some of the most iconic and desirable works in the 20th-century art canon. This piece is a fine example of one of Noland's creations that showcases his ingenuity and mastery of color. Questions about this piece? Contact us. Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment. "Chevron" 1983...

Kenneth Noland (1924 – 2010) is one of the most important artists and contributors to the evolution of American abstraction. He is one of the most beloved and enduring figures in the...

Kenneth Noland (1924 – 2010) is one of the most important artists and contributors to the evolution of American abstraction. He is one of the most beloved figures in the Color-Field ...

Kenneth Noland (1924–2010) is one of the most important artists and contributors to the evolution of American abstraction. He is one of the most beloved figures in the Color-Field mo...

Ellsworth Kelly Germigny, 1973-76 Lithograph with Debasing on 300-gram Rives BFK Paper 34 x 41 inches Edition of 16 Signed, Numbered, and Dated Germigny, created by Ellsworth Kelly ...

Ellsworth Kelly Germigny, 1973-76 Lithograph with Debasing on 300-gram Rives BFK Paper 34 x 41 inches Edition of 16 Signed, Numbered, and Dated Germigny, created by Ellsworth Kelly ...

Kenneth Noland Themes and Variations 1958-2000 (hand signed by Kenneth Noland), 2002 Softback monograph with stiff wraps (hand signed and dated by Kenneth Noland) Official hand signe...

Jack Bush Jack Bush at Andre Emmerich, 1966 Offset lithograph exhibition poster. Postmarked to McNay Art institute director 22 1/2 × 17 3/4 inches Unframed This special mid century modern exhibition...